Furcate Umbilical Cord Insertion: Disparate Outcomes of a Rare Obstetrical Finding. A Case Report.
J Reprod Med
; 60(7-8): 365-8, 2015.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26380499
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Furcate umbilical cord insertions are rare obstetrical findings. This variant is defined by an umbilical cord which branches prior to contacting the placental surface. The vessels are left vulnerable to injury as they often separate from the cord substance. CASES In case 1, a duplex placenta and bifurcate umbilical cord were diagnosed at routine anatomy ultrasound, and no significant fetal anomalies were associated with these findings. There was difficulty with placental extraction, leading to postpartum dilation and curettage. In case 2, the furcate umbilical cord was diagnosed on postpartum evaluation after emergent delivery. It was found in conjunction with VACTERL association of the fetus.CONCLUSION:
Abnormal placentation and umbilical cord insertion can be diagnosed prenatally. Earlier recognition will allow for earlier identification of possible associated fetal anomalies, delivery planning, and close observation for maternal and fetal complications.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças Placentárias
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Cordão Umbilical
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Malformações Vasculares
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article